Participants Agreement

Click here to download Resident's Terms and Conditions - word document 34kb

My rights are to be;

• Fully informed of the rules & guidelines.

• Accommodated in a safe, healthy & supportive environment

• Treated with respect & to have open communication.

• Leave the program at any time in consultation with the Glebe House Team.

• Actively involved in the development of my case plan.

• Constructive with my feedback regarding the program.

My Obligations are to;

• Abide by ALL the rules & guide lines/ instructions from staff.

• Behave appropriately both within Glebe House and outside at meetings or classes.

• Remain alcohol & drug free during the program.

• Actively participate in all aspects of the program.

• Help create & maintain a positive, supportive environment for myself & others.

• Demonstrate respect for ALL Residents & Staff.

• Take responsibility for my actions, personal hygiene & appearance.

• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the house.

Relationships:

• I agree to refrain from participating in any current or new primary relationships.

• I agree to refrain from participating in any current or new sexual relationship of any nature during my stay at Glebe House.

Other Rights & Obligations

Rent & Bond:

• Rent & Bond is $260.00 fortnightly .

• The Initial Two weeks rent & bond, must be paid upon admission

• The rent period {14 days } is counted from the day of arrival .

• i.e. Arrival on the 1 st , rent due before midday of the 15 th .

• The Bond of $20.00 per week and is refunded on discharge .

Personal Items:

• Residents are NOT permitted to have Vehicles ,T.V. Computer or Stereo

• Walkman with ear phones only is permitted .

Restrictions:

• In the 1 st week at Glebe House ALL Residents will be on Restrictions.

• Which means you will need to be accompanied by another Glebe House resident at ALL times outside of the house.

Meetings:

You are to attend two A.A., N.A. or G.A. Meetings every day while in the Glebe House program .Actively participating in the meeting by arriving on time, sharing if asked , and staying focused throughout the whole meeting .

• Become a group member of a meeting Make sure this undertaking will not interfere with the Glebe House “in house” program .

• To get and develop a “working relationship” with a sponsor .

• One Meeting a day if working.

· One Meeting a day on Weekends & or Public Holidays.

• Ex residents of Foundation House are required to attend the “in house” meeting each Wednesday night at Foundation House .

N.B. Your recovery depends on these very important basics

Urine and Breath Testing:

• I agree to give a urine sample and/or undertake a breathalyser upon request of staff and I understand that these can be conducted at any time.

• Urine samples must be provided under staff supervision

• Urine sample must be given within one hour of request; failure to do so is considered a refusal and will be treated the same as a positive result – instant eviction.

• If an immediate urine sample cannot be given, I agree to remain in the office, under supervision, until such time as a sample is provided.

Privacy:

• My privacy as a resident will be respected.

• I accept that staff MUST take responsibility for the running of Glebe House & for appropriate reasons may enter your room at any time.

• When practical, an appropriate warning will be given to enter your room.

Visitors

• Staff must be notified and introduced to ALL visitors.

• Visitors must NOT go upstairs under any circumstances .

• Residents are responsible for their visitors while they are at Glebe House.

• Visitors are NOT to be offered meals by residents without staff permission.

Children:

• Children & persons under 18 years of age are NOT permitted into Glebe House unless prior approval has been given by Staff.

• Children MUST be supervised at ALL times & remain in the view of Staff.

Smoking:

• I am aware that Glebe House has a No Smoking Policy .

• Which means that I am NOT allowed to smoke in the house under ANY circumstances . The rear verandah is the only designated area.

Case Management:

• I am willing to do a Case Plan with my Case Manager or appointed staff member.

Mobile Phones:

• I will not use a Mobile Telephone in the house during Group or Dinner.

Dress Rules:

• Dress rules apply in Glebe House ie: no bare feet downstairs.

• Shirts must be worn in the house, underwear and night attire are not acceptable downstairs.

Cooking / Breakfast:

• Hot breakfasts on weekends and public holidays ONLY.

Lounge Room:

• No lying around on lounges at ANY time.

Employment / Training/Education:

• You are NOT permitted to work in the 2 months of the Program.

• Only part time work is to be undertaken during the last month of the program.

• Once you commence work you are required to move from Sickness Benefits' to New Start with Centrelink and inform them of your income.

• ALL residents MUST have the appropriate Work Clothing and Safety Boots / Shoes before starting work.

• Residents who have gained employment are required to comply with all aspects of the program .ie compulsory duties and at least one meeting a day.

• Working residents are required to save 50% of their net weekly income in the form of an additional bond.

• Working residents are responsible for cleaning the back yard and the van if unable to do normal house chores.

Lending Money & or Other Items:

• Residents are NOT permitted to lend Money or other Personal Items to other residents under ANY circumstances.

Sleeping during the day:

• Residents are NOT permitted to sleep during the day unless approved by Staff.

Eating between Meals:

• Residents are NOT permitted to eat between meals. (Fruit is acceptable)

Pornography:

• Residents are NOT permitted to bring ANY Pornographic Material into Glebe House.

Consequences for breaching ANY of the above:

A Formal Warning may be given to a Resident who are NOT abiding to the other terms of their Agreement.

• If the Resident continues to NOT abide by their Agreement they may be placed back on Restrictions .

• If the Resident still continues to NOT abide by their Agreement they will be Discharged from the Program for a minimum of Three months.

Immediate discharge

Failure to remain alcohol & drug free or to gamble is an eviction .

Violence or threatening behaviour to anyone is an eviction .

Completion of Program:

• My front door & room keys, linen & bedding will be returned & my room cleaned before my bond is returned.

ALL items loaned to you by Glebe House MUST be returned in good order before any Bond is returned.

• It is your responsibility to have your mail re-addressed .Glebe House will not hold mail .

Discharge:

• If you are Discharged from the Glebe House Program you can not re-apply for re-admission for THREE months.

• If you were discharged for using & or drinking whilst in the Program you can not return to the house until you have ONE month clean are doing meetings .


		Participants Agreement Click here to download Resident's Terms and Conditions - word document 34kb My rights are to be; • Fully informed of the rules & guidelines. • Accommodated in a safe, healthy & supportive environment • Treated with respect & to have open communication. • Leave the program at any time in consultation with the Glebe House Team. • Actively involved in the development of my case plan. • Constructive with my feedback regarding the program. My Obligations are to; • Abide by ALL the rules & guide lines/ instructions from staff. • Behave appropriately both within Glebe House and outside at meetings or classes. • Remain alcohol & drug free during the program. • Actively participate in all aspects of the program. • Help create & maintain a positive, supportive environment for myself & others. • Demonstrate respect for ALL Residents & Staff. • Take responsibility for my actions, personal hygiene & appearance. • Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the house. Relationships: • I agree to refrain from participating in any current or new primary relationships. • I agree to refrain from participating in any current or new sexual relationship of any nature during my stay at Glebe House. Other Rights & Obligations Rent & Bond: • Rent & Bond is $260.00 fortnightly . • The Initial Two weeks rent & bond, must be paid upon admission • The rent period {14 days } is counted from the day of arrival . • i.e. Arrival on the 1 st , rent due before midday of the 15 th . • The Bond of $20.00 per week and is refunded on discharge . Personal Items: • Residents are *NOT permitted* to have Vehicles ,T.V. Computer or Stereo • Walkman with ear phones only is permitted . Restrictions: • In the 1 st week at Glebe House ALL Residents will be on Restrictions. • Which means you will need to be accompanied by another Glebe House resident at ALL times outside of the house. Meetings: You are to attend two A.A., N.A. or G.A. Meetings every day while in the Glebe House program .Actively participating in the meeting by arriving on time, sharing if asked , and staying focused throughout the whole meeting . • Become a group member of a meeting Make sure this undertaking will not interfere with the Glebe House “in house” program . • To get and develop a “working relationship” with a sponsor . • One Meeting a day if working. · One Meeting a day on Weekends & or Public Holidays. • Ex residents of Foundation House are required to attend the “in house” meeting each Wednesday night at Foundation House . N.B. Your recovery depends on these very important basics Urine and Breath Testing: • I agree to give a urine sample and/or undertake a breathalyser upon request of staff and I understand that these can be conducted at any time. • Urine samples must be provided under staff supervision • Urine sample must be given within one hour of request; failure to do so is considered a refusal and will be treated the same as a positive result – instant eviction. • If an immediate urine sample cannot be given, I agree to remain in the office, under supervision, until such time as a sample is provided. Privacy: • My privacy as a resident will be respected. • I accept that staff MUST take responsibility for the running of Glebe House & for appropriate reasons may enter your room at any time. • When practical, an appropriate warning will be given to enter your room. Visitors • Staff must be notified and introduced to ALL visitors. • Visitors must NOT go upstairs under any circumstances . • Residents are responsible for their visitors while they are at Glebe House. • Visitors are NOT to be offered meals by residents without staff permission. Children: • Children & persons under 18 years of age are NOT permitted into Glebe House unless prior approval has been given by Staff. • Children MUST be supervised at ALL times & remain in the view of Staff. Smoking: • I am aware that Glebe House has a No Smoking Policy . • Which means that I am NOT allowed to smoke in the house under ANY circumstances . The rear verandah is the only designated area. Case Management: • I am willing to do a Case Plan with my Case Manager or appointed staff member. Mobile Phones: • I will not use a Mobile Telephone in the house during Group or Dinner. Dress Rules: • Dress rules apply in Glebe House ie: no bare feet downstairs. • Shirts must be worn in the house, underwear and night attire are not acceptable downstairs. Cooking / Breakfast: • Hot breakfasts on weekends and public holidays ONLY. Lounge Room: • No lying around on lounges at ANY time. Employment / Training/Education: • You are NOT permitted to work in the 2 months of the Program. • Only part time work is to be undertaken during the last month of the program. • Once you commence work you are required to move from Sickness Benefits' to New Start with Centrelink and inform them of your income. • ALL residents MUST have the appropriate Work Clothing and Safety Boots / Shoes before starting work. • Residents who have gained employment are required to comply with all aspects of the program .ie compulsory duties and at least one meeting a day. • Working residents are required to save 50% of their net weekly income in the form of an additional bond. • Working residents are responsible for cleaning the back yard and the van if unable to do normal house chores. Lending Money & or Other Items: • Residents are NOT permitted to lend Money or other Personal Items to other residents under ANY circumstances. Sleeping during the day: • Residents are NOT permitted to sleep during the day unless approved by Staff. Eating between Meals: • Residents are NOT permitted to eat between meals. (Fruit is acceptable) Pornography: • Residents are NOT permitted to bring ANY Pornographic Material into Glebe House. Consequences for breaching ANY of the above: A Formal Warning may be given to a Resident who are NOT abiding to the other terms of their Agreement. • If the Resident continues to NOT abide by their Agreement they may be placed back on Restrictions . • If the Resident still continues to NOT abide by their Agreement they will be Discharged from the Program for a minimum of Three months. Immediate discharge Failure to remain alcohol & drug free or to gamble is an eviction . Violence or threatening behaviour to anyone is an eviction . Completion of Program: • My front door & room keys, linen & bedding will be returned & my room cleaned before my bond is returned. ALL items loaned to you by Glebe House MUST be returned in good order before any Bond is returned. • It is your responsibility to have your mail re-addressed .Glebe House will not hold mail . Discharge: • If you are Discharged from the Glebe House Program you can not re-apply for re-admission for THREE months. • If you were discharged for using & or drinking whilst in the Program you can not return to the house until you have ONE month clean are doing meetings .